Psalm 119:7

Translations

Modern

I will praise You with an upright heart when I learn Your righteous judgments.

Traditional

I will praise thee with uprightness of heart, when I shall have learned thy righteous judgments.

Literal

I will praise You with uprightness of heart, in my learning the judgments of Your righteousness.

Latin

Confitebor tibi in directione cordis, in eo quod didici judicia justitiæ tuæ.

Original

Hebrew

English

I will praise You with an upright heart when I learn Your righteous judgments.

Notes

Psalms 119:1–8

Aleph (א) is the first letter of the Hebrew alphabet. Psalm 119 is written as an acrostic poem. Each section has eight verses, and every verse in that section begins with the same Hebrew letter. The first section begins with Aleph.

God, the author of these instructions, commands that his followers live by them. The psalmist prays to be given the grace to live by that revelation.

Psalms 119:1–176

This psalm blends wisdom, lament, praise, thanksgiving, and confession. It often uses eight Hebrew words translated as:

“Instructions”
“law”
“words”
“commandments”
“statutes”
“judgments”
“promises”
“precepts“

These words encourage love for and obedience to God's instructions in the Scriptures (see 2 Timothy 3:14–17). A deep commitment to these instructions unifies the psalm.

Theme notes and profiles

The Heart in the Psalms

Related verses

Psalm 119:171
My lips pour forth praise, for You teach me Your statutes.
John 6:45
It is written in the Prophets: ‘And they will all be taught by God.’ Everyone who has heard the Father and learned from Him comes to Me—
Psalm 119:12
Blessed are You, O LORD; teach me Your statutes.
Psalm 25:4–5
Show me Your ways, O LORD; teach me Your paths.
1 Chronicles 29:13–17
Now therefore, our God, we give You thanks, and we praise Your glorious name.
Psalm 25:8–10
Good and upright is the LORD; therefore He shows sinners the way.
Psalm 9:1
For the choirmaster. To the tune of “The Death of the Son.” A Psalm of David. I will give thanks to the LORD with all my heart; I will recount all Your wonders.
Isaiah 48:17
Thus says the LORD your Redeemer, the Holy One of Israel: “I am the LORD your God, who teaches you for your benefit, who directs you in the way you should go.
Psalm 119:27
Make clear to me the way of Your precepts; then I will meditate on Your wonders.
Psalm 119:33–34
Teach me, O LORD, the way of Your statutes, and I will keep them to the end.
Psalm 119:73
Your hands have made me and fashioned me; give me understanding to learn Your commandments.
Psalm 143:10
Teach me to do Your will, for You are my God. May Your good Spirit lead me on level ground.

Glossary

Acrostic Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Biblical Concept of Law Music Poetry, Biblical Proverbs, Book of Psalms, Book of Word, Word of God, Words of God

Topics

Instruction: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Law: General Scriptures Concerning Praise: should be offered with Uprightness of Heart Praise: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To The Righteousness of God: Exhibited in His Judgments

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